I don't think Hot Takes existed 10 years ago, but regardless it was no hot take. It was a cold, sad take resulting from working in retail from age 16 to 22, and hearing several lifetimes' worth of Christmas music.
Christmas time can be a musical spike in the head. Especially if you work in retail. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-BOu3IMMzFc" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I guess it's not that Xmas music sucks, it's that newfangled takes on old Christmas Music sucks. There is a difference.
The war on Christmas music must stop. I personally love the classics and love listening to 99.1 at this time of year for that Christmas music. It's a wonderful time of year.
In case it hasn't been posted, this is a great way... the best way... the eliminate oneself from the Little Drummer Boy game: